Eyal Shifroni: An Interview & class

"I was standing on my head, in Shirshasana, doing self-practice in the hall, and he (B.K.S. Iyengar) came and said: ‘Oh, this leg is turning, this leg—slap—doesn't turn!’ This was more than 30 years ago, and I still remember this slap—I still feel it and still think about it, after more than, maybe even 35 years."

I’m Kym Ben-Yaakov, owner of Malaika Padma, and I’m here with Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Eyal Shifroni. Eyal has been practicing yoga for 46 years and teaching for nearly as long. He studied directly under B.K.S. Iyengar and is the author of eight books on yoga, including the classic A Chair for Yoga, which has been translated into 10 languages.

He is currently working on his ninth book: "Ropes for Yoga" which will come out in a few months. On his site https://eyalshifroni.com/ he regularly posts article about the practice and philosophy of yoga and online yoga classes and courses.

Eyal is also my teacher, and I credit him with persistently encouraging me to study yoga with him 25 years ago—and later to become a teacher myself. That decision changed my life.

In this interview, we’ll hear Eyal’s journey: who he was before discovering yoga, how he found Iyengar Yoga, and what it was like learning under Guruji (B.K.S. Iyengar). We’ll also discuss self-discipline when your teacher is far away, practicing yoga while traveling and managing jet lag, using props versus practicing without them, and his upcoming book, Ropes for Yoga.

Plus, Eyal is offering a free class, so be sure to join in!

Join us for an inspiring Iyengar Yoga class led by Eyal Shifroni, featuring teachings from his upcoming course and book, Ropes for Yoga. 
In this session, you'll learn creative and effective ways to use yoga ropes—whether at home or in the studio—to deepen your practice and enhance stability, flexibility, and alignment.
📖 Explore more at eyalshifroni.com/online-courses/

Follow Eyal Shifroni:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalshifroni/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EyalIyengarYoga
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyalShifroniYoga
Website:  https://eyalshifroni.com/

Read Eyal's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eyal-Shifroni